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PITTSBURGH --?Steelers running back LeVeon Bell should enter the NFL MVP conversation after producing a record pace over the past 10 games, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Wednesday.I put my vote for [No.] 2-6 any day, Roethlisberger said from his locker.After rushing for a franchise-record 236 yards Sunday at Buffalo, Bell is averaging 161.6 yards from scrimmage per game, which over a full 16 games would shatter?Chris Johnsons NFL single-season total yards record of 2,509. Bell averages 128.5 scrimmage yards per game for his career, which is the most in NFL history for players with a minimum of 40 games.Bell missed the first three games of the season with a suspension for violating the leagues substance abuse policy, but hes making up for lost time with seven touchdowns in his past five games.Quarterbacks Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford, Derek Carr and Matt Ryan are jockeying for MVP positioning. Bell and Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott are carrying their weight, too.For Bell, the Week 14 AFC Offensive Player of the Week, 118 carries over the past four games has resulted in four straight wins for Pittsburgh.Bengals cornerback?Adam Jones?calls Bell by far the leagues best tailback.He can do it all, Jones said. He can catch the ball out of the backfield. ... He can run you over. He can make you miss. Kelly Olynyk Jersey . Each of Houstons starters scored in double figures as the Rockets improved to 2-0 against the Spurs this season, with both victories coming on the road. They also moved within 3 1/2 games of San Antonio (22-7) for the lead the Southwest Division. Derrick Walton Jersey . Aaron Harrison scored a 22 points for Kentucky (6-1), which has won four in a row following a Nov. 12 loss to current No. 1 Michigan State. Julius Randle overcame a scoreless first half and added his sixth double-double in as many games with 14 points and 10 rebounds. http://www.cheapheatjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-hassan-whiteside-jersey .C. -- Glenn Howard needed an extra end to move into the Masters Grand Slam of Curling final. Alonzo Mourning Jersey . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. Dwyane Wade Jersey . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and the third-ranked Tigers won their division. Now, theyre ready for more.Clemson (11-1; No. 4 CFP) moves on face No. 19 Virginia Tech (9-3) in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game Saturday night. One more victory and theyre off to the College Football Playoff. A loss would most likely land them on the outside as a two-loss team.Watson also gets a chance to make one last case he deserves to be among this years Heisman finalists.Theyre champions on their side just like we are, Watson said. Its not going to be easy.Both teams enter the title game off impressive wins over state rivals.Watson tied his career high of six touchdowns in a 56-7 win over South Carolina, Clemsons biggest margin of victory in the series since 1900.Virginia Tech running back Sam Rogers gained a career high 105 yards and two touchdowns in the Hokies 52-10 win over Virginia, its 13th straight win in the rivalry.I think this game was a statement game, to tell Clemson that were coming, Virginia Tech defense end Ken Ekanem said.Clemson coach Dabo Swinney interviewed then TCU offensive coordinator in Justin Fuente in 2011 for the Tigers open OC job. While Swinney hired current SMU coach Chad Morris, he and Fuente remained friendly through the Virginia Tech coachs stop as Memphis head coach.Really impressed with him and his personality, Fuente said about Swinney. Really enjoyed our conversation.This week, the Hokies must handle Clemsons potent offense and Watson, who has thrown for 1,129 yards and 10 touchdowns the past three weeks as the juniors college career -- Watson is leaving for the NFL after this season -- is ending.Theres still a lot of opportunity left for us, Swinney said. Were going to empty our tank this week and get ready for a tough Virginia Tech team.Things to watch for at the ACC championship game:RENEWED RIVALS: Clemson and Virginia Tech have played 33 times, but none since 2012 when the Tigers won their third straight in the series with a 38-17 victory. These teams also met for the 2011 ACC title with Clemson taking a 38-10 win to break a 20-year league championship drought. Much has changed since those meetings, most notably the Hokies head coach.dddddddddddd Justin Fuente took over this year for the programs iconic leader Frank Beamer.ROAD TRIP: The teams will have a bit longer to travel to play for a title this year after the ACC withdrew the championship game from its home in Charlotte, North Carolina, amid backlash over the states law limiting protections for LGBT people . The short, three-month turnaround might lead to a few more empty seats than planned. The Clemson-Virginia Tech final in 2011 in Charlotte drew 73,675 people and last years Tigers-North Carolina game brought in 74,514. The last non-Charlotte game in 2009 in Tampa, Florida between Clemson and Georgia Tech attracted 44,897 people.LAMAR-FREE WEEKEND: Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson gets to make a closing Heisman Trophy argument without a response from the favorite, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Watson has upped his game the past two weeks and one more stellar performance might turn a one-time runaway race into a nail-biter for the sports biggest individual prize.FIRST YEAR COACHES: First-year head coaches, like Virginia Techs Justin Fuente, dont have a strong history at the ACC championship. Boston Colleges Jeff Jagodzinski brought the Eagles there his first year in 2007, losing to Virginia Tech 30-16. Clemsons Dabo Swinney played for a title his first full season on the job in 2009 only to lose 39-34 to Georgia Tech. The next year, Florida States Jimbo Fisher took his team to the championship game his first season in 2010, falling to the Hokies 44-33.QUARTERBACK BATTLE: The Hokies wont cede anything to Clemson and Watson, not with a record-setter like Jarod Evans leading their offense. Evans had two TD passes in the win over Virginia for a school record 26 on the season. Hes also been responsible for 34 touchdowns this season, also a record for a program thats featured such dynamic quarterbacks as Michael Vick, Logan Thomas and Tyrod Taylor.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '